Jason Saggo (born November 23, 1985) is a Canadian mixed martial artist who previously fought in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Saggo graduated from University of Guelph.[3]
Saggo made his professional debut in August 2009, winning a fight in Northern Ireland. He amassed a record of 9–1, competing primarily for various regional promotions in Canada before signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the spring of 2014.[4]
Saggo made his promotional debut against Josh Shockley on June 14, 2014, at UFC 174.[5] Saggo defeated Shockley via first round TKO.[6]
Saggo faced promotional newcomer Paul Felder on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 54.[7] Saggo lost the fight by split decision.[8]
Saggo was expected to face Marcin Bandel on April 11, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 64.[9] However, Saggo pulled out of the bout due to an injury to his achilles tendon and was replaced by promotional newcomer Stevie Ray.[10]
Saggo faced Justin Salas on March 5, 2016, at UFC 196.[11] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[12]
Saggo next faced Leandro Silva on June 18, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 89.[13] He won the fight via split decision.[14]
Saggo faced Rustam Khabilov on December 10, 2016, at UFC 206.[15] He lost the one-sided fight via unanimous decision.[16]
Saggo faced Gilbert Burns on September 16, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 116.[17] He lost the fight via knockout in the second round.[18] He was subsequently released from the UFC.
Following his release from the UFC, Saggo signed a multi-fight deal with BTC Fight Promotions out of Burlington, Ontario. He had his first fight on November 24, 2018, against Adam Assenza at BTC 4 for the BTC Lightweight Championship and won via first round rear-naked choke.
On May 9, Saggo vacated the lightweight title in preparation for a catchweight bout against Deivison Ribeiro on June 1, 2019, at BTC 6.[19]
| 17 matches | 13 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 1 |
| By submission | 9 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 13–4 | Adam Assenza | Submission (read-naked choke) | BTC 4: Vendetta | November 24, 2018 | 1 | 4:53 | Peterborough, Ontario, Canada | For the BTC Lightweight Championship. |
| Loss | 12–4 | Gilbert Burns | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch | September 16, 2017 | 2 | 4:55 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Loss | 12–3 | Rustam Khabilov | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 206 | December 10, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Catchweight (158 lbs) bout; Khabilov missed weight. |
| Win | 12–2 | Leandro Silva | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Thompson | June 18, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 11–2 | Justin Salas | TKO (punches) | UFC 196 | March 5, 2016 | 1 | 4:31 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 10–2 | Paul Felder | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine | October 4, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada | |
| Win | 10–1 | Josh Shockley | TKO (punches) | UFC 174 | June 14, 2014 | 1 | 4:57 | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | |
| Win | 9–1 | Stephen Beaumont | Submission (rear-naked choke) | AFC 19 | July 5, 2013 | 1 | 3:46 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Win | 8–1 | Iraj Hadin | Submission (rear-naked choke) | SFS 7 | November 23, 2012 | 2 | 3:41 | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 7–1 | Eric Attard | Submission (rear-naked choke) | SFS 5 | August 25, 2012 | 1 | 3:24 | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 6–1 | Keven Morin | TKO (punches) | Ringside MMA 12 | October 21, 2011 | 3 | 3:49 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Loss | 5–1 | Jesse Ronson | Decision (split) | Global Warriors FC 1 | August 13, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 5–0 | Derek Boyle | Submission (rear-naked choke) | JEG - MMA Live 1 | May 19, 2011 | 3 | 2:18 | London, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 4–0 | Taylor Soloman | Submission (armbar) | Knockout Entertainment MMA: The Reckoning | April 2, 2011 | 2 | 3:25 | Orillia, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 3–0 | Kyle Vivian | Submission (triangle choke) | Ringside MMA 9 | November 13, 2010 | 1 | 2:03 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 2–0 | David Lafond | Submission (triangle choke) | Ringside MMA 8 | August 7, 2010 | 2 | 2:38 | Beauport, Quebec, Canada | |
| Win | 1–0 | Dominic McConnell | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UC 4 | August 28, 2009 | 1 | 0:00 | Newry, Northern Ireland |
